1989 Nissan MAXIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
146,945 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 45 complaints (11.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 5 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 5; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 4; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 41 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 8; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10043967 · 2003-10-15 (October 15, 2003)
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK CONSUMER NOTICED THAT GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10043967 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107474 · 2005-01-18 (January 18, 2005)
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING CORROSION FROM THE FILLER PIPE AND GAS TANK. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A FILE NUMBER. TWO WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND THE OWNER IS UNABLE TO CONTACT ANYONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHO CAN ASSIST IN GETTING THIS DEFECT REPAIRED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078454 · 2004-06-18 (June 18, 2004)
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW FROM JACK BIGGER NISSAN. APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AFTER THE PURCHASE, IN OUR HOT SUMMERS, I NOTICED THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD (ONE OF THE FEATURES THAT ATTRACTED MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF TO THIS PARTICULAR CAR) STARTED SHOWING HORIZONTAL "STREAKS" ACROSS THE LIGHT PANEL & THE READINGS WOULD FLICKER IN AND OUT. AS THE YEARS PASSED, THE PROBLEM GREW WORSE, TO THE POINT WHERE THE LIGHTS WOULD ACTUALLY GO OUT COMPLETELY! WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED, APPROXIMATELY 1994, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM AND WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10078454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 736281 · 2000-11-14 (November 14, 2000)
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 92,000. MANY REPLACEMENT PARTS AND PROBLEMS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 736281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 755421 · 2001-12-08 (December 8, 2001)
THE HEATER CORE IS ALUMINUM (INSIDE) WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A GROUND SOMEWHERE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE ELEMENT IN THE HEATER CORE TO MELT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP ME PLEASE RESPOND
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 755421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10089484 · 2004-08-23 (August 23, 2004)
WHILE BACKING OUT VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED ON IMPACT. AN AMBULANCE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, AND AN ACCIDENT REPORT WAS ISSUED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10089484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090402 · 2004-09-03 (September 3, 2004)
CONSUMER COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER ON ITS OWN OUT OF PARK WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10090402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978526 · 1996-01-31 (January 31, 1996)
DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, UNKNOWN CAUSE OF PROBLEM. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550170 · 2000-01-03 (January 3, 2000)
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED CAUSED THE VEHCLE TO JERK AND STALL ON THE ROAD. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550170 at NHTSA ↗